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sTOCKsLAGER.s CHANCES.

General Belief that the IndiauIan VIII BE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Modest Demand.
Special to .he Jrdianapoiis journal
WASHINGTON. Nov. I4-Senator voorhees,
was found in his committee-room at the Capi-
tol. this afternoon, and asked by the Journal
correspondent what he knew about the proba BILE
promotion Of Assistant Land Commissioners
Stockslager to succeed General Sparks, and he
replied very glumy that he knew nothing, but
was in favor of Stockslageris elevation. IL ID
stated. however. that Mr.. Voorhees, has asked
for Stockslager's appointments the commits
sionership. and that oil Indiana Democrats in
the city who have any influence in administra-
tion circles have indorsed Stockslager, and have
spoken to either President Cleveland or Secre-
tary Lamar for him.
Postmaster general sVias denies that be has
had anything to do with the LamarSpsrks con-
troversy, but 10 frank to say that he disikes
Sparks and would not have him in the depart
out this week, upon request of the President.
This will leave Mr.. Stockslager acting Commis-
soner. It is probable that action will be
taken toward filing Sparks's place till the
changes eonten plated in the Cabinet take place.
Prospects are favorable to the promotion of the
Indiana man.
A Detroit, Mich. dispatch SAYS Don NJ Dick
inson sent dispatch to the President saying
that he would accept the posroffice portfolio il
the Senate would unanimously confirm him.
otherwise he would not. Senator T. w. Palmer
saws he has doubt that the Senate will unani-
mously confirm the nomination
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An Old Sensation Revived.

NEWPORT r. L, Nov. 14.-Some eight or nine
years ago young fellow named Seth Bateman
Dodge, who was a farm hand on the place of Mr..
Seth Bateman of 'Batemans" very fashionable
clearinghouse, ran away from there with the
petted and only daughter of Governor Sanford
of Connecticut. whose family was stopping there
at that time. Young Dodge is a son of poor
parents residing in the adjoining town of Tiver
ton, who named him for Mr. Bateman. 1t was
known that at that time Mr.. Bateman was very
partial to his young protege, Dodge, and that
the latter would probably fare well when the
old gentleman died. But when the young man
eloped his friends feared that he had spoiled his
prospects, for they argued that Mr.. Bateman
would never forgive such an act, which was
likely to reflect seriously upon his establish
ment. The elopement nine-day's wonder.
The young lady left her husband, and a divorce
soon obtained.
Now Mr.. Bateman is dead, leaving wealth to
the extent of $500, 900 or $400, 900 behind him.
Everybody was anxious to know whether young
Dodge had been remembered. The Record on
Monday, in this correspondence intimated that
he would be, but the local daily here declared
against such an idea. The Record proves to be
right, however. 1t appears that young Dodge
has been left SPLENDID property. Quite re-
Gently Mr. Bateman gave him $4,000, and by
the will of the young eloper receives even more
than that. He gets five acres of the best land
in Newport This is situated ON Castle Hill.
near the residence of Professor Alexander
Agassiz, of Cambridge and in close proximity to
the estate of the great Brooklyn merchant, AR
A. A Low. The land is worth about s35 0OO In
addition to this Dodge gets eighty shares of New
port Gas Company stock worth $13, 000 So that
in all, Dodge gets nearly $65 900.
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w. G.. IT. TT. Superiutendent

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Nov. 14-The superiu-
tendeDts of forty departments of work in the
National W. G. T. U. met to-day in McKendree
Church presided over by Mrs. j. *. Barney, of
Providence, R. The general lines of work
discussed were preventive, educational, evan
gsistc, social and legal. One hundred and fifty
delegates have sent in their names. and about
three hundred visitors are present. Among
them are Mrs Hannah Whisail Smith. of Phila-
dephia Pundita Ramaho the learned high
caste Hindoo lady; Mrs. Esther I. Housh, of
Vermont, editor of the Womans Msgazine;
Miss Mary Allen West. of Chicago, editor OF the
Union Signal: Mrs. Mary A Woodbridge, of
Ohio Rev. Dr. Stevenson, of Phiiadelphia, is
a fraternal delegate and Rev. DIR. Wright, of
Cambridge, Mass. is to conduct class in New
Testament Greek, for the eyang.listic depart
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THE GROWN PRINCES CANCER.
The Physicians at San Reno Recommen d
Complete Removal of the LarYnx

The Physicians at San Reno Recommend
Complete Removal of the Larynx.
BERLIN. Nov 1.-The Emperor slept we'll
last night. Prince William, who has just re-
turned from visit to his father, at San Reno,
was received at noon by the Emperor. Kleines
Journal says that Doctors Bergman and
Schmidt hold that laryngotomy is inevitable in
the case of the Crown Prince. They would
sort to tracheotomy to saws the Princes life in
case suffocation threatened. They main
tain the opinion that it would have been better
to have performed the operation months ago,
and assert that the delay has lessened the
chance of success, although they do not regard
the Princes recovery as impossible
After the Emperor received Dr. Schmidt, yes
terday. medical conference was ordered at the
palace. There were present the physicians of
the household, with Drs. Wegener Bergman,
Gerhardt, Tobold and Schmidt. Count Won
Stolberg, the minister of the household, pre-
sided paper was unanimously signed declar-
ing that the throat affection of the Grown Prince
is cancarous and that partial removal of the
larynx Is longer advisable Complete
excision of the larypx is referred to as recon-
mended by the physicians at San Reno. but in
The Emperor afterward received Count Won
Stolberg and DR.. Schmidt, and asked that the
Crown Prince return to Berlin at the earliest
possible moment. The Grown Princess replied
objrcting to her husbands travelling in his
present condition. 1t is reported that the
Crown Prince is more willing to submit to
early operation.
To-day the Emperor, after an interview with
Prince William. held family council. which
was attended BY Prince William and his wife
and Prince Henry and Princess Charlotte. In
the afternoon the Emperor was actively at
work. He heard reports important matters
presented BY. General Albeiyll, Privy-coun
cilor Winovski. and Count Won Stolherg
A disnatch from San Reno SAYS: "The
Grown Princes physicians have advised their
patient to remain quiet and to take only gentle
exercise. The balmy air of San Reno il con-
sidered to be highly beneficial TO the Prince,
and he will accordingly remain here. The op-
Grafton has been indefinitely POSTPONED. DR..
Mackenzie will probably 60 TO Berlin to have an
interview with Emperor William"
It's reported that the Grown Prince, on being
spproached on the suhiect of the proposed oper-
alton on his throat, said: AS long as the KAISER
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HER LOVE is BLIND.
But Despite Her Parents Opposition She De-
clares She Will Wed Him.

WILKEsBARRE, Nov. 1.-THE town of Par
is all excited over the doings of pretty Miss
Iary Moran. highly accomplished young lady
'f the borough There is blind man in the
town named James Golden He makes living
oy weaving carpet. Miss Moran took inter
est In the blind carpet weaver and assisted him
IN many ways, but the relations socially, be-
tween the two were such as exist between mis-
tress and servant, and no one for moment inn
aglned that the two were lovers. Such they
Were, though Golden came to Wilkesbarre
Yesterday and procured marriage license.
Miss Moran was ready to receive her lover on
his return home.
Her mother asked why she was dressed so ex-
fravagantly. The daughter said she was going
to get married TO the man she had loved for
years Her answer was looked upon jest
but 1t was far from it. Miss Moran met Golden
at the depot. and they were soon on their way
TO the church, Miss Moran leading her blind
lover to be married The girls parents made
haste, and headed the couple off at the church
door. Miss Moran was taken homo and locked
up in a room. Golden followed with tears in
his eyes, and begged the parents to let the mar
riage be consummated.
Mr.. Moran says his daughter must be crazy
to think of wedding blind man. The daughter
is twenty-three years old. She says she is old
enough to know her own mind and intends to
marry Golden despite the opposition upon the
part of her parents. Golden despite the loss of
sigion Is a good looking and well built man,
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

The Clothes That O. Brien Refuses to Wear
Mr. Pyne D-fiss the Police.
DUBLIN, Nov. 1.-The Freemans Journal
says that the clothes offered to Mr.. O'Brien in
Tullamore Jail were msde AZ Mount JOY prison
and were of blue material. They were totally
unlike the ordinary prison garb. DR.. Moore
head has had an interview with Mr. OBrien.
He says he found him fercely excited and congh-
ing frequently. He complained Of breach OF
faith on the part OF the jaiers in removing his
clothes while he was in bed Friday night.
y meeting of land leaguers was held yester-
day in front of Lisfarny Castle, Waterford. the
residence Of Mr.. Pyne. NJ. P, for whose arrest
o warrant has just been issued Mr. Pyne has
taken refuge the castle. which he has fortified
and intrenched. He addressed the crowd
through aperture in the castle. He ooasted
that the building was perfectly fortified, and de-
Fed the police to make an assault.
Detectives tracked Mr. Cox, NJ. P, to his hid
ing-place. at Kildysart, and pursued him. He
escaped in small boat, however, and took
refuge island.
The city of Limerick has been proclaimed
under the crimes act.
Mr.. Dillon has gone to Scotland via Tarne
and Strarear It is presumed that his object Is
to escape the warrant for his arrest
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T-Traces of rain.
Second Trial of John Arensdorf

Sioux CITY. Ia, Nov 1.-THE second trial
of John Arensdorf, under indictment for the
murder of Rev. George C. Haddock. the Sd
of August, 1886. was called in the District Court
at o'clock this morning. The courtroom was
we'll filled with interested spectators. though no
ladies were present. The prosecution is in the
hands of the same attorneys as before-S. nj.
Marsh, county attorney: the firm of Hubbard,
Tavlor & Spalding, of this city. and Nj. d. Con-
Dell. of Fort Dodge. The defense is In the hands
of o. c. Treadway. OF this city; G. w. Argo. of
Lemars. aud w. W. Erwin. of ST. Paul. the lat
ter new man in the case The former trial
was held before Judge C p. Lewis; George W.
Wakefield is the presiding judge in this in
stai ce. After the disposition of some dilatory
motions. the WORK of impaneing a jury
entered upon At the adjournment, the State
had exercised two per-mptory challenges and
the defense seven. This nearly exhausted the
regular panel Court adjourned to meet at 8
o'clock tomorrow.
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shareholders are the only official and reliable
documents within the reach of the public, but
whether IL be from the concise terms in which
these are couched or the fact that they are In
tended TO inspire the shareholders with greater
confidence In the canal they are partial IN their
character. and are not precise as one would
desire Neither, in my opinion, do they furnish
an exact idea of the situation. On the other
hand, the writings of the pessiDists and de-
tractors OF the undertaking a-e exaggerated In
an inverse sense. and worthy of no credit
whatever" He states that to complete the ca
nal the enormous of $50S. 299. 900 will be re-
CURED. Senor Armero saws thatit is absolutely
certain that IL will be very difficult 20 raise this
tremendous sum, and that it is useless to deny
that the financial condition of the company is
serious, is involved, and alarming In con-
clusion, he states that after careful investiga-
ton he believes that the traffic through the
nal, should it be completed. would be much
greater than has been estimated.
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Cable Nosss.
Cholera has reappeared in Messina

Cholera has reappeared IN MessIna-
The protocol for a treaty between Costa Rica
and Nicaragua, looking to the building of the
Nicaragua canal. has been rejected by the
ASSEMBLY Of the latter republic.
The Princess of Wales and her children will
arrive in London on Saturday, leaving Fredens-
borg on Thursday in the royal yacht direct for
Queensborough, where the Prince of Wales will
await them.
General Boulanger, who has been released
from arrest, arrived at the Hotel Louvre, Paris.
yesterday. He alighted from the railway train
at Cnarenton and drove into p aris. his object
being to avoid public notice.
AdvicAs from Bokhara state that A. 900 Mol.a-
has have besn incited to opposition to the build
ing of a Russian school. The leader of the
Mollahas aud forty of his partisaus have been
arrested. but riot is considered immnens if
the work on the school is continued.
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The United States Supreme Court Decides
Green's Claims Invalid on a Fact Which
Now Appears Legally for the First Time.
Mr.. Stockslager Still in the Lead for the
Place To Be Vacated by Sparks.
Mr.. D. N. Dickinson Will Accept the Post
master-Generalship, Provided the Senate
Will Give Him Unanimous Confirmation.
THE DRIvE-wELL PATENT.

The Supreme Court Decides that the Claim
of Mr. Green is Invalid.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. Il Thousand of farmers
in the country will bless the justices of the Su-
preme Court tomorrow when they learn that
so-called "driven-wel cases. have been decided
against the alleged owners of the patent In
his opinion reversing the previous decisions of
the court, Mr. Justice Blatchford says that it
appears in the record of the present case for the
frat time, that the driven we'll was used ir
Cortland. N. Y, before the patent to Green was
applied for. This invaidatss the patent and
will prevent the further collection of royalties
The agents of the successors of the original
owners of the patent have been very
active during the past few months
in collecting the royalties alleged to bs due,
in spite of the fact that the life of thG
patent has expired. It is said By some
of the attorneys who represent the
men who have been resisting the patent
owners that within the past six months thou.
sands of farmers in Iowa. Indiana. Michigan,
New York and other States have been forced TO
pay royalties to avoid sunmonses to appear be-
fore Unitsd States courts. many miles away
from their homes, and that recently
weeks ago notices were served upon users of
driven wells that they must pay the amount de-
manded il they would avoid suit for infringe
ment This threat has generally been sufficient
TO force the farmers to pay, although few
have resisted 1t is said that the owners of the
patent were afraid :hat the Iowa would
be decided against them, which accounts for
their haste to collect all that they could Those
who have paid will be likely to lose the anounta
extorted from them. as it would be too expen-
sive to try to secure refund in each instance.
A decision was also rendered by the court to-
day in the case of Charles W. and Francis Sic
mems, appellants. against William Sellers and
others; appeal from the Circuit Court of the
United States for the Eastern district of Penn
sylvania. This is suit for alleged infringe
ment of a patent granted to the Siemens Broth
ers. of England, upon their well-known furnace.
The court held that the American patent was
limited to expire at the same date did the
English patent. namely, july 10, 1873. The de-
cree of the Circuit Court, holding that American
users were not guilty of an infringement, was
therefore affirmed,
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POLITICS AT THE CAPITAL.
Democrats JnbiIent and Disposed to Overlook
Obstacles in Their Path.

Democrats JnbiIent and Disposed to Overlook
Obstacles i'm Their Path.
Washington Special to N Y. commercial Advertiser.
The Democrats talk and act if they had al
ready carried the election of 1888. A few of the
cooler heads among them, like Assistant Secre-
tary Maynard. sound note of warning, and ad-
wise continued vigilance and activity. The prob
ability is that the rest OF the Democratic breth-
rem will see the point of this advice before the
winter is over. If the presidential election were
to be held soon. doubtless the Democrats would
win It But in the interval between now and
next November there is to be a session of Con-
eress, which may play the mischief with their
hopes. The greatest, in fact the only great
danger which men aces them is the fact that they
are be responsible for what is done in the
next House of Represent tatives. 1t would have
been the wisest thing they could have done .
year ago if they had deliberately ''payeda to
lose" control of the House. Now they find them-
selves with a scan. majority, divided on the
most i'm portant questions. and undecided on al
most all questions of legislation. They find
themselves confronted by the tariff. the surplus,
the fisheries complications, the postal telegraph,
questions that must be met, and in regard to
many of which questions the people of the coun-
try are really impatient They NAV clap each
other on the back and expiode with ooisterous
siee now, rs they meet and talk over the cleo
tione, bat they will sober down considerably
later on.
Inc RepUoHcans reaiize tuis great btulu ana
they also that the result of the election Is
not as black as it is painted. New York IS the
only thing that sticks in their crop. In regard
to all the other election returns they feel reas-
onably we'll satisfied. They expected TO lose IN
Virginia and Maryland, and they have actually
gained In Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New
Jersey and Ohio. Pennsylvania IS safe, and SO
is Iowa. Rhode Island gives them the control
of the House by States, In case the presidential
election should De thrown into Congress for set
Element If they hold the ground just gained
in New Jersey, they will wrest a senatorship
from the Democrats. and thus Get control OF the
Senate which. for the next two years. appears
destined to be controlled heaven save the
mark by the casting vote OF Dir. RiddIeberger.
Thus il will be seen that while the Democrats
will undoubtedly eat turkey this Thanksgiving
with friehtfuI voracitv, the Republicans also
be relied on to make very respectable
attack on that noble bird.
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lives shall not subunit to the operation. pre-
fer TO let my old father have some hope. and
will not risk fastening a catastrophe by under
going dangerous operation.
Before leaving for London, to-day, DR. Mac
kenzie reported that the cancerous growth in
the Crown Princes throat was still very small.
de denied the statement that the trouble was
due TO excessive smoking, and concurs in the
doctrine that the germ of cancer is born with
the individual The growth as yet does not
impede respiration. The Crown Prince has
definitely stated that il he decides to submit to
an operation only DIR. Mackenzie will perform it
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THE FRENCH SCANDALS.

Three of the Accused Sentenoed-A Demand
for Wilson's Prosecution.
PARIS Nov. 14.-Three persons charged with
connection with the Legion OF Honor decorations
scandals have been convicted. General D'Andau
was sentenced TO prison for five years. to pay a
fine Of 3, 900 francs, and to be deprived of al
civil and political rights General DAndlau has
never appeared for trial. Nine. Ratazzi
sentenced to thirteen months imprisonment
and to pay fine of 1000 francs. Nine. Courtsuil
was condemned to two months Imprisonment.
Stianveur was acquitt ed
The Journal des Debats says that President
Grevy declares that he will not resign, even if
the Chamber OF Deputies votes that N. Wilson
must submit to trial.
III. Henri Rochefore was be fore the commission
appointed to inquire into NJ Wilson's actions to-
day. and produced evidence showing that NJ.
Wilson had received large bribes from the fami-
ly of Baron De Seilliere, whose commttal to an
insane asylum some time ago caused a sensa-
tion.
Mr.. Laurent of the Paris, appeared to-day
before the commission which Is investigating
the Wilson affair. He declared that proofs ex-
listed that NJ. Wilson, acting in concert with
Gen. DAudlan, procured decoration for
large aericulturist for eighty thousands francs.
The commission ordered the seizure of the docu-
ments referred to.
Nj. Rochefors testified before the committee
that Nine. Seilliere complained to him that Nj.
Wilson got 200 900 francs from her husband for
insuring him military contracts, and that 700. 900
francs were paid for contract for rugs; also,
that Viscountess Trederne bribed Nj. Wilson
with 600 900 francs to obtain a jud gment against
her husband Nj. Borfalis testified that he had
the Seilliere check for the rugs contract, and
that il was indorsed by M. Wilson, who had not
questioned it's authenticity.
The Steele publishes documents showing that
Leon Grevy. the nephew of the President, Of
fered to procure a position on the Credit FoDeier
for retired notary, NJ. Groageon, for Is. 900
frances. The notary paid the money. but failed
to obtain the position. He brought action
against Lson Grevy to recover the money, but
Ihe matter was settled before IL came into court.
The Temps. the Na,Ional and the Liberte
nounce that the preliminary examination in the
case of nj. Wilson has resulted in demand for
his prosecution. The statement has created a
sensation in the legislative chambers, as it is
considered to involve the resignation Of Presi-
dent GraYY.
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THE PANAMA CANAL.

An Agent of the Colombian Government
Says S5oO,oOO, 900 Will Yet BE Required.
PANAMA, Nov. 14-Senor TANGO Armero,
agent of the Colombian government on the
isthmus respecting canal affairs. has recently
completed his report on the canal Senor
Armero commences by saying; Il have care
fully travelled over the whole line, have formed
an opinion respecting the work. and am now in
possession of correct data as to the technical
and practical work of the canal. The annual re-
ports presented by Count De Lesseps to the
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The Blue and the Grav.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 14.-The Breckinridge
Monument Association having formally invited
the Grand Army of the Republic, through DIR.
William Bowman, commander of the Depart
meEt of kentucky, to attend the ceremonies of
unveiliug the statue of John c. BrecKinrid at
Lexington. tomorrow. IN his response DIR. Bow
man says that the invitation Is fully apprecia-
ted by tho Grand Army of the Republic. and
adds: Il regret that the time is so short,
canuot hope to have general turnout But
whether present in a body or absent. the Grand
Army of the Republic has only .tears and love
for the blue, and love and tears for the gray"
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Bad as an Anarchist.

OLYMPIA, ". T.. Nov. I4-Angus McLana is
in jail here charged with arson and murder. He
was the lessee of the Kneeland Hotel, at Shell
ton. On Saturday night he saturated the closet
with coal-oil, set fire TO the building, and then
with a cigar in his mouth. calmly watched il
burn. He did not arouse the guests, and Harry
Connor, VINO was sleeping in the center OF the
house, was burned to death.